Fitness Blog
Starting a new diet is never easy. You will want to cheat and even give up at times, but just remember the reason you started. To help you stay on track with your 2016 fitness goals , we’ve compiled a list of 10 Diet Tips for the New Year.
Happy Healthy Holidays You’ve been a good boy or girl all year. You’ve done your HIIT workouts, ate your veggies and protein powders, drank your daily recommended intake of water and completed all your burpees. It’s time for a holiday gift to yourself. How about a complete home gym? Make next year the year to [...]
Give the Gift of Fitness This holiday season give the gift of fitness with a kettlebell from Marcy. Do you have a fitness guru in your life? Surprise them with a multi-functional 25lb kettlebell this holiday season. Kettlebells are the gift that keeps on giving. Ideal for anyone who is a workout regular, fitness newbie [...]
Free weights vs. machines, is a question many have asked themselves during their weight training journey. For those looking to develop their own home gym it’s more than just a question of which type of equipment will deliver bigger gains, it can be a question of economy, space, and results. Today we’re going review the [...]
Resistance and super bands have become one of the most popular pieces of home fitness equipment. And for good reason; they help you get a great workout, are relatively inexpensive and can easily travel with you to the office, park or vacation destination. Unlike free weights, resistance bands provide resistance through the entire movement, making [...]
Perhaps you’ve just started your weight training program and you’re looking for the most efficient way to build muscle mass fast. Or maybe you’re an experienced lifter who’s looking to raise their workout to the next level. No matter where you are on your weight lifting journey, adding a power rack to your home gym [...]
Benefits of Training with Medicine Balls Medicine balls have been in use for more than 2,000 years. In fact, Hippocrates was thought to have created medicine balls by having stuffed animal skins for patients to exercise as a form of recovery. Through their long and storied history medicine balls are still one of the most [...]
When you see someone on the Roman chair, they’re face down, bending at a 90-degree angle and are lifting their torso upwards. This exercise, the isometric [...]
While super fun, it can also be a little overwhelming to think about what to include when building a home gym. With so many available options, you may feel that you need (or want!) them all. Depending on your space and budget, you really don’t need more than a few essentials to build yourself a [...]
Even though it is often the most hated part of a fitness routine, regular cardio exercise is extremely important to keep your heart and body healthy. The benefits of cardio are well known, and include: Decreases risk of a stroke Improves memory and cognition Helps to protect against Alzheimer’s disease Healthier skin Helps to control [...]